2 dead in Russia following drone attack as millions in Ukraine lose power

A Ukrainian drone attack in southwestern Russia killed two people and parts of Ukraine went without power following Russian assaults on energy infrastructure, authorities said Saturday, as US-led peace talks on ending the war press on.The drone attack damaged a residential building and several windows were also blown out at a kindergarten and clinic, said Saratov regional Gov.Roman Busargin.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had shot down 41 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight.In Ukraine, Russia launched overnight drone and missile strikes on five Ukrainian regions, targeting energy and port infrastructure.Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said that over a million people were without electricity.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had sent over 450 drones and 30 missiles into Ukraine overnight.An attack on the Black Sea city of Odesa caused grain silos to catch fire at the port, Ukrainian deputy prime minister and reconstruction minister Oleksiy Kuleba said.

Two people were wounded in attacks on the wider Odesa region, according to regional head Oleh Kiper.Kyiv and its Western allies say Russia is trying to cripple the Ukrainian power grid and deny civilians access to heat, light and running water for a fourth consecutive winter, in what Ukrainian officials call “weaponizing” the cold.Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.

Please provide a valid email.By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Never miss a story.On the front lines, Ukrainian forces said Saturday that the northern part of the critical city of Pokrovsk was under Ukrainian control, despite Russia’s claims earlier this month that it had taken full control of the city.

The Associated Press was not able to independently verify the claims.The latest round of attacks came after Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Friday that Russian police and national gu...